Chord · Triads
Dsus2 — D Suspended 2nd
Dsus2 is the D suspended 2nd chord. It is built on the root D with major 2nd (E) and perfect 5th (A) above it — the formula 1 2 5, sounding the notes D E A. On the piano it sits at D (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Dsus2.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- Suspended 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 5
- Notes
- D E A
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Dsus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| 2 | E | major 2nd | E4 |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th | A4 |
Other triads on D
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.